India gets back Chola-era copper plates from Netherlands

The Anaimangalam Plates, a set of 21 Chola-era copper plates held by Leiden University in the Netherlands since the 19th century, are set to return to India after a Dutch committee concluded they were removed during the colonial period without the consent of the rightful owners.

WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo

246 suspected cases had been reported as of ‌Saturday (May 16, 2026) in DRC’s Ituri province across at least three health zones, including ⁠Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu

INDIA bloc allies want a strong Congress to take on the BJP at the Centre but unwilling to cede space in States

Regional parties within the INDIA bloc expect a strong Congress at the Centre to take on the BJP, but want it to remain a marginal player in the States when they are strong

New York Magazine reviewing work of writer facing plagiarism allegations

The high-profile writer, who has written a forthcoming book about New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is being investigated by the magazine after being called out for copying the work of other writers.

Now book an appointment for bulky waste to be picked up from your doorstep

The Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML), responsible for Solid Waste Management in the city, has launched a new mobile app ‘DClutter’ through which you can book for such a visit by waste collectors

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Israel strikes south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension

Pakistan’s Interior Minister arrived in Tehran on Saturday “to facilitate” Iran-U.S. peace talks

Congress expands monitoring committee to oversee Haryana’s SIR exercise; Hooda flays BJP

Former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda said the Congress would not allow the wrongful deletion of any legitimate vote or the retention of any invalid vote

Congress, activist questions U.P. Culture department’s ‘silence’ over repeated RTI requests on public money

Congress leader Alam alleged through delay and even not responding to forwarding by the Chief Secretary office, the culture department is giving impression that it wants to hide information

Southwest monsoon advances into parts of Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar: IMD

The IMD on May 15, said that the southwest monsoon is expected to set in early over Kerala on May 26

Fire breaks out in coach of Rajdhani Express, no casualties

The fire broke out in the B-1 coach carrying 68 passengers prompting emergency measures, senior railways commercial manager Sourbah Jain said